A Beautiful Mess Podcast

This week we're doing our annual reading of listener submitted ghost stories. We're also sharing our review of the movie Verity and a hot take about spoilers in book reviews. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Timeline is offering a 15-day trial of the Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator for just $22. Go to Timeline.com/MESS to try it for $22. Ready to make it part of your routine? Go to Timeline.com/M...

This week is all about fall, what our dreamiest autumn days look like, and what we were like as kids.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Head to Wayfair.com to shop all things home. Visit ernesta.com and order five samples for only $10, and you'll get $50 toward any rug of your choice.   Elsie's cozy Fall dream day: Wake up at 5am and work on her novel Paint for an hour and listen to audiobook Ta...

In this week's episode, Emma is telling the story of her querying journey and the path to traditionally publishing her romance novel. It's a great story, and we are very excited for you to get to hear it. We're also going to answer a listener question about holiday decorating and a hot take about potlucks.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Try their products and support our show by going to Drin...

This week's episode is a treasure-hunting guide — how to actually find the best antiques, vintage and handmade stuff online and off. We're also sharing our tips for starting and maintaining a Little Free Library. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Head to Oakessentials.com and use code MESS for 15% off your first order at checkout. Visit ernesta.com and order five samples for only $10, and you'll g...

In today's episode we're chatting about the pull of old houses and hometowns — the charm, the challenges and what it actually feels like to move home. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Timeline is offering a 15-day trial of the Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator for just $22. Give it 15 days and see how your skin looks and feels. Go to Timeline.com/MESS to try it for $22. Ready to make it part of you...

Today's episode is about the rituals, recipes, and rhythms that make Autumn the coziest season — including traditions we repeat every year and the ones we're trying for the first time. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Visit ernesta.com and order five samples for only $10, and you'll get $50 toward any rug of your choice. Head to Wayfair.com to shop all things home.   Sign up for Emma's newsletter...

This week we're sharing our Fall Bucket Lists and giving you ideas to make your own. We've also got a spooky season debate and a decor hot take that we're so excited to rage about.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Try their products and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess . Get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/mess   Halloween manifestos: Elsie - Do what feels g...

Today we're figuring out our three style words, trying to convince a skeptic that cookbooks are worth it, and giving our best tattoo advice to a listener. Plus we'll share a hot take on gender reveal parties.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live, at joinbilt.com/mess . Join Wayfair Rewards today to get 5% back on every purchase at Way...

Today we're helping our fellow autumn souls survive the remainder of summer heat and we're reminiscing about our favorite features from old houses that we still miss. We're also debating whether painting brick homes white needs to stop.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get an extra 20% your first order when you go to Pendulumlife.com/mess Receive at least 15% off any annual membership at master...

Today we're chatting about what we love about writing, our different privacy boundaries, a fun hot take and a brand new ghost story that happened in my bedroom recently.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Be prepared to save yourself a ton of time and money — just go to dupe.com and tell it what you're looking to buy. Visit ernesta.com and order five samples for only $10, and you'll get $50 towar...

Today we're discussing what to do when your new home isn't speaking to you, and you aren't sure what it needs to feel cozy. We're also discussing whether we think modern design has lost its charm, and we're sharing a few of our favorite home decor books and art books   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Download the Bilt app and join the membership for where you live, at joinbilt.com/mess . Get an...

This week we're discussing the best parties we've ever thrown, tips for hosting that will save you a little sanity, and we're debating a hot take about Doctor Seuss.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Try their products and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess Extra 20% your first order when you go to: Pendulumlife.com/mess   Best party they have thrown: Halloween house warmi...

Today we are sharing how we play our days to stay productive and also happy. We are also debating hot takes on the controversial topics of astrology and raisins. Planning Styles: Emma - Uses paper planner for meals and notes app for daily to-do list Elsie - Only appointments go on her digital calendar Project Management: Emma - Make a roadmap and seasonal bucket list Elsie - Checklist What makes a...

This week we're digging into all kinds of interesting topics listeners emailed us about from body image and the glow up to being the best aunt and even some home decor topics. It's random but it's fun!   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Be prepared to save yourself a ton of time and money — just go to dupe.com and tell it what you're looking to buy.   Questions we answer: What are you doing for a...

This week we're chatting about creating a dream life schedule that includes routines and rituals that work together to create a highly customized DREAM LIFE. We love this subject and I think it's something that can really help us through this current season of life and can help a lot of our listeners. Consider it a group project.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Download the Bilt app and join t...

This week we're chatting about small, free or inexpensive comforts you can employ to fix a bad day.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: You can try their products and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess Just head to LolaBlankets.com and use code [MESS] to get 40% OFF your order.   Mini Comforts: Elsie: Making garlic parmesan noodles. Watching  Knives Out  or another comfort m...

This week we're sharing all things Disneyland and Disneyworld with children including our best advice for keeping magical vibes, favorite traditions, special foods and things we've learned from almost ten years of visiting Disney with small kids.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Go to dupe.com to finally feel confident about what to buy   Favorite things to do/ traditions: Small World Get every...

This week we're sharing stories from our past businesses, updates on our current ventures and dream business ideas we're still saving for the future.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 57% Off and a Free Gift with code MESS at FirstDay.com Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.   Businesses we talk about: Emma's Cupcake / Bubble Tea Shop Elsie's Scrapbook Product Line Emma's B...

This week we're sharing our Poolside book recommendations as well as Elsie's favorite hot takes. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get at least 15% off any annual membership at masterclass.com/abeautifulmess Get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/mess Elsie's Pollside Books: The Paper Palace By Miranda Cowley Heller The Wedding People by Alison Espach The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer Emma'...

This week we're sharing our favorite date night ideas including date nights at home and a listener topic about the trend of romanticizing everything.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/abm Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at RocketMoney.com/MESS   Elsie's Favorite date nights: Movie...

This week we're sharing the top places we've visited as well as places we thing might be overrated and a listeners hot take on faux plants. Thank you to this week's sponsor: You can try their products and support our show by going to DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess   Elsie's Best Places: Paris New Orleans Venice/Florence Emma's Best Places: Norway Iceland Switzerland Elsie's Overrated Places: Nashvil...

This week we're discussing comfort objects- little things that bring inordinate comfort into our lives. We're also sharing our cozy rituals and ideal way to spend a day.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: Go to Biologica.com/MESS and get up to 32% off your first subscription order today! Use code MESS to get up to 57% Off at Firstday.com   Elsie's comfort objects: Hoodies and quilts A blank journ...

This week we're sharing what's on our Summer bucket list and discussing a hot take about shoe-free rules in homes. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Get 15% off at Masterclass.com/ABEAUTIFULMESS Go to Dupe.com to finally feel confident about what to buy Elsie's Summer Bucket List: Family vacation to New England Summer Reading Goals Teaching kids basic skills Establish a family movie night Draft a...

This week we're discussing Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke and taking a quiz on what kind of genius we are. We'll also chat about a listener hot take on whether or not kids should be taught euphanisms. Thank you to this week's sponsor: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at Shopify.com/abm Get 10% off + free shipping at Tumbleliving.com/mess   The 6 Types of Genius:...

This week we are joined by our bestie Katie Day who is here to share the five minute practice that changed her life. We'll also discuss a hot take about white tennis shoes.   Thank you to this week's sponsor: DrinkLMNT.com/ABeautifulMess   Katie's 5 minute practice: Get water 3 things you are grateful for First person goal   Connect with Katie: https://www.instagram.com/ohkatieday/ https://ohkatie...